News & Updates
Board of Education Meeting – September 2025
September 9th, 2025 at 7 pm
LOCATION: William Penn High School
Who We Are
Learn more about the staff, students, parents and more who make Colonial the amazing place it is.
Frequently Asked Questions
DO YOU OFFER LANGUAGE IMMERSION?
We offer chinese immersion at New Castle Elementary and Spanish Immersion at Wilbur Elementary.
WHEN DOES KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION START?
Kindergarten registration happens throughout the year. To attend the current school year, students should be registered by the first day of school. For information, click here.
CAN I TOUR A SCHOOL?
YES! We would love to give you a personalized tour of our schools. Click here to let us know your availability.
WHERE CAN I FIND MY CHILD'S FEEDER SCHOOL?
IS COLONIAL OPEN TO CHOICE? WHEN IS CHOICE OPEN?
Colonial is a choice-friendly school district. If you wish to choice into a Colonial school from outside your normal feeder pattern, you must register at a Colonial school between the first week in November and the first week in January. Find out more here.
WHAT IS MIDDLE SCHOOL REDESIGN ALL ABOUT?
The redesign will increase student engagement by providing a hands-on, relevant, and inquiry-based approach to learning. Theme schools cultivate student interests and talents while building a sense of community and school spirit. The middle school redesign furthers the district’s mission to prepare every student to be college and career ready. Click here to learn more
Contact Us
302-323-2700
info@colonial.k12.de.us
318 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720